PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION TO THE FIRST-YEAR CLASS AY 2024-2025

The selection of students for admission is the responsibility of the Admissions Committee. The total qualification of each applicant shall be evaluated with care and fairness based on academic records, NMAT, accomplished application form, and personal interviews.

 WHO MAY APPLY

1. One who has a Bachelor’s degree in any field of interest granted by an accredited college or university provided the degree was received within a five-year period prior to the filing of the application and,

2. One who expects to graduate at the end of the academic year 2023-2024 or the summer of that school year.

3. The applicant MUST have taken the National Medical Admission Test.

WHO ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

1. Any applicant who has incurred more than three (3) failures in any subject or an equivalent to nine academic units in any course or has any dropped subjects or courses.

2. Any applicant who has graduated with his/her bachelor’s degree or more than five years prior to the date of application

3. Any applicant who has been evaluated in the past by the CIM Admissions committee and was not accepted or did not make the cut.

HOW TO APPLY:

It is important that the applicant must be aware of the qualifications to apply to the program of medicine of the Cebu Institute of Medicine before they submit all requirements.

1.    Download and Accomplish Application Form (https://bit.ly/CIMApplicForm2024v )

2.   Obtain a copy of your Transcript of Academic Records and attach it to the application form

For application purposes, a certified true copy may be acceptable provided that the copy is clear and signed by the registrar. However, the original TOR will be asked from you when you will be accepted to the medical school for enrollment purposes. It may be possible that your transcript may not be released until after your graduation. In this instance, you may request a partial transcript from your university registrar and this will be acceptable for evaluation purposes only. You will need the official complete transcript of records only when you are accepted and asked to enroll.

3. Obtain a Letter of Reference from two professors of your college and attach it to the application form

Letters must attest to the applicant’s moral character, personal integrity, and his academic aptitude. Letters must bear the official school letterhead and the official academic email address of the professor making the recommendation. Incorporate the letters with all the other documents, both physical and electronic.

4. Attach a copy of your NMAT to the application form.

The NMAT must reflect a percentile score of at least 70% for local applicants, and 85% for foreign students. An original copy of the NMAT shall be asked from you once you are accepted and asked to enroll.

5. Attach a copy of the PRC Board Rating to the application form

This is only asked from those applicants who have already taken the Professional Regulation Commission Licensure Examinations, otherwise, skip this requirement.

6. Create ONE PDF file for all the documents (steps 1-5).

Have all documents as ONE PDF FILE to avoid data loss.

Make filename as Family name followed by initials and date submitted [Family name Initials_ mm/dd/yyyy] EXAMPLE: Robredo LG_03202024. Make sure the file size is not greater than 15 Mb

7. Pay the Application fee and upload proof of payment.

The schedule for the application processing fee is as follows: Local students ₱1,500.00, Foreign students $100 (equivalent in pesos). This is non-refundable.

Payment options:

·       For in-branch payment of processing fee, you may pay or deposit at CHINABANK Ramos branch Cebu City  ACCT # 1750293920 (Carmen Velez/Ma. Nona Velez).

·   Online payment may be done through bank transfer via bank or GCASH/PAY MAYA.

The depositor's name should be the applicant and must be written on the deposit slip or proof of payment.

Upload proof of payment when you complete the Electronic Data Registration Form

8. Accomplish Electronic Data Registration Form

Visit the CIM Admissions homesite at https://bit.ly/CIMAdmissions to access the registration form.

You may also register at https://bit.ly/RegFormCIMapplication2024

9. Upload the application form via the Electronic Date Registration (EDR) Form

The application form shall be as one PDF file which includes:

    Application form

    One copy of TOR

    Two letters of reference

    One copy of your NMAT from CEM (Center for Educational Measurement)

    Copy of PRC Board rating (if applicable)

10.  Upload proof of payment via the Electronic Date Registration (EDR) Form

The depositor's name should be the name of the applicant and must be written on the deposit slip or proof of payment.

11.  Email admissions@cim.edu.ph 24 hours after submission via the EDR Form to ask for verification of receipt of your documents.

You may also call +09660754047 or +639165344385 (Ms. Gina) or +032-2536804 (Cebu Institute of Medicine trunkline) for verification.

12.  Applicant must schedule an interview and Personality Testing with the Admissions Committee secretariat

13.  Mail your physical copy of your documents immediately to:

The Admissions Committee

   Cebu Institute of Medicine

   79 F. Ramos St., Cebu City

   Philippine 6000 Tel. +6332-2537412

14.  Notice of Acceptance to Cebu Institute of Medicine

Candidates selected for admission will be notified of their acceptance starting January 29, 2024, through phone AND officially by email within seven (7) days from the scheduled deliberation day.

Applicants may inquire about the status of their application from the Admissions Office Secretariat one week after the deliberation dates.

A commitment fee for all accepted applicants is required to be paid within three weeks from the date of notice.

The commitment fee is applied to the tuition fees upon enrollment.

For payment of the commitment fee of Php 10,000.00 (local residents,) you may pay in-person or bank transfer deposit to CHINABANK Ramos branch Cebu City  ACCT # 1750273717  (Cebu Institute of Medicine). The depositor's name should be the name of the applicant and must be written on the deposit slip or proof of payment.

Please send to us by email, a scanned copy of the deposit slip with your name and contact number prominently displayed. Keep your copy for the final processing of your papers.

15.  Enrollment Process

All accepted applicants shall receive instructions for enrollment. This shall be sent along with the letter of acceptance.

REMINDERS

Submit all electronic documents to admissions@cim.edu.ph. via the Electronic Data Registration (EDR) Form as ONE PDF FILE to avoid data loss.

The applicant should also submit, personally or by courier to the Admissions Office at the following address stated herein.

NOTE: We do not process incomplete applications.

Deadline for application: June 14, 2024

INTERVIEW

A personal interview is an essential part of the selection process. All applicants should have their interview no later than July 18, 2024.

The applicant shall set an appointment for an interview, upon evaluation of his/her documents. The applicant shall be advised by the Admissions Office Secretariat shall be sent to the applicant for him/her to schedule an appointment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on the evaluation of the credentials sent or the outcome of the interview, the applicant may be required to submit other requirements for verification or clarification. The applicant shall be informed of this with advance notice given.

SCHEDULE OF ADMISSIONS DELIBERATIONS:

JANUARY 30, 2024

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

MARCH 26, 2024

APRIL 30, 2024

MAY 28, 2024

JUNE 25, 2024

FIRST SEMESTER CLASSES STARTS ON:

First and Second Year Level: AUGUST 5, 2024 

Third-Year Level: TBA

SCREENING OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE REGULAR PROGRAM FIRST-YEAR MEDICINE AY 2024-2025 IS CURRENTLY ONGOING

Last day for submission of applications for the REGULAR PROGRAM OF MEDICINE is on June 14, 2024

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